Using the Play Functions

Transposing to a Different Key (Transpose Buttons)

This function allows you to transpose the keyboard to another key in semitone steps. For example: you may play in the familiar C major scale while your music will sound in any key of your choice.

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Choir

Guitar

 

 

Transpose

1. Press the Transpose [-] and [+] buttons.

Each press of the Transpose [-] or [+] button transposes the key a semitone.

The transpose value is displayed in the screen.

Acceptable values range from A to G (in semitone steps).

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By pressing the Transpose [-] [+] buttons simultaneously, you can restore the default setting C.

If the pitch is transposed (something other than C), the indicator of one of the Transpose buttons, either [-] [+], will be lit. If the pitch is not transposed (i.e., the key is C), the in- dicator of both the Transpose[-] and [+] buttons will be extinguished.

You can change the timing at which the transposition settings saved in a Registration will be recalled. For details refer to “Registration Transpose Update (Transpose Setting Recall Timing)” (p. 95)

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Roland AT20s owner manual Transposing to a Different Key Transpose Buttons, Press the Transpose and + buttons